About Martha
Martha Sorenson is a licensed independent clinical social worker (LICSW) based in Minnesota who helps people facing addictions, trauma, intense anger, low self-esteem, and big life changes. She speaks plain, direct language and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day. Martha keeps sessions warm and non-judgmental.
She encourages people to talk through painful experiences, name difficult feelings, and try new ways of coping. The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes.
How Martha works
Her work often addresses attachment struggles, codependency, communication problems, and family of origin issues. She also helps people dealing with divorce, domestic violence, drug and alcohol addiction, and lingering guilt or shame. Post-traumatic stress and seasonal affective disorder are other areas she supports.
Over 12 years she has worked with varied life situations and complex emotional patterns. That background informs her straightforward style and focus on clear tools people can use between sessions. Martha aims to help clients notice patterns and try small changes that add up.
Sessions move at a practical pace. Martha helps clients set goals, practice new responses, and track what helps. She emphasizes realistic, manageable steps so therapy fits into busy lives and leads to lasting shifts.
What Martha works with
The areas below are the ones Martha selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
Also listed
- Attachment issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LICSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Minnesota |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches for online care
Therapy often uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on helping people process trauma and change unhelpful behaviors. One common approach helps people process traumatic memories and reduce their emotional intensity by gently revisiting experiences and building new coping skills. Another approach focuses on patterns of relating and attachment, helping people notice how early relationships shape current behavior and try different ways of connecting that feel safer and more effective.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Martha collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She will check in regularly and adjust strategies based on what is working and what is not, so the plan evolves with the client.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let people keep face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow ongoing support between sessions and quick access to reflections or coping reminders. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, and day-to-day routines.
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